10 hours on Rocket
$2,820 Closing Credit¹
#717313, Bob Eisenlauer, Listing Office: RE/MAX Revolution
$245,000 List price
2129 Morton Ave Des Moines, IA 50317
$2,909
Closing credit¹
3 beds
1 full
1,232 sqft
0.9 acres
$199 / sqft
House
Property details
About 2129 Morton Ave
Welcome to 2129 Morton Avenue. Set on a rare and spacious 0.9230 acre lot, this 3-bedroom, 1-bath home combines charm, updates, and room to grow all in a peaceful East Des Moines neighborhood. Major updates in 2016 include a new house roof, siding, insulation, and windows, with a new garage roof added in fall 2023. The oversized 2-car garage offers excellent space for vehicles, storage, or a workshop. Step outside to your own backyard oasis, featuring blackberries, raspberries, and grapevines, perfect for gardeners and nature lovers. Conveniently located near schools, parks, shopping, and I-235, this move in ready property is a rare find with nearly an acre to call your own All information obtained from seller and public records.
Highlights
Home typeResidential
HeatingForced Air, Natural Gas
StatusActive
CoolingCentral Air
Size1,232 sqft
BasementYes
Lot size0.923 Acres
Year built1919
ParkingDetached, Garage, Two Car Garage
MLS #717331
Garage2 spaces
Summary
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- Appliances: Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove
- Basement: Yes
- Interior: Dining Area
- Total Bedroom Count: 3
- Garage Space: 2 spaces
- Attached Garage: No
- Parking: Detached, Garage, Two Car Garage
- Architectural Style: Bungalow
- Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
- Cooling: Central Air
- List Price: $245,000
- Price/SqFt: $198
- Annual Tax Amount: $2,198
- Tax Year: 2023
- Lot: Rectangular Lot
- Directions: From 235, take Guthrie exit West to Delaware Ave. Turn right (North), go two blocks to Morton, turn right, Home is on the right.
- Year Built: 1919
- Living Area: 1,232 SqFt
- Lot Size: 0.923 Acres
- MLS Number: 717331
- MLS Name: DMAAR
- Office Name: RE/MAX Precision
- Office Phone: (515) 612-2702
- Listing Agent: Beatris Mayorga
The data relating to real estate for sale on this web site comes in part from the Internet Data Exchange of the Des Moines Area Association of Realtors. IDX information is provided exclusively for consumers’ personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Copyright© 2025 Des Moines Area Association of Realtors. All Rights Reserved
Data displayed may be a portion of, and not a complete set of all listings published in the MLS.
Last updated on: 5/5/2025, 10:20:28 PM Eastern. If you have any questions regarding the accuracy of this data, please contact us at help@rockethomes.com.
Get an agent. Get a mortgage. Save big.¹
$245,000
2129 Morton Ave
$2,909
closing credit¹
Sell your home with Rocket and save even more!
Seller rebate
0.5% sale price²
Price information
Property sales
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 19, 2019 | Home Sold | $143,000 |
Tax history
| Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $148,300 | $2,198 |
| 2021 | $113,500 | $2,198 |
| 2020 | $100,900 | $2,198 |
| 2019 | $93,600 | $1,932 |
| 2018 | $80,400 | $1,906 |
| 2017 | $80,400 | $1,896 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
3
Garton Elementary School
Public District KG-5
0.3 mi
•2820 E 24th St
2
Phillips Elementary School
Public District KG-5
0.8 mi
•1701 Lay St
3
Cattell Elementary School
Public District KG-5
1.4 mi
•3101 E 12th St
School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.
Neighborhood
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $47,857. The majority of Des Moines, IA residents have income between $35k-100k annually. Typical family type is single, no kids. The majority of residents in this area have high school diploma education.
How much money do the neighbors make?
36%
<35k
63%
35k-100k
1%
100k-200k
0%
200k+
What level of education do the neighbors have?
High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
What types of families live nearby?
43%
Single, No Kids
17%
Single, with Kids
23%
Married, No Kids
17%
Married, with Kids
Are the neighbors home owners or renters?
Home Owners
Renters
How old are people in this area?
17%
<11 yrs old
7%
12-17 yrs old
19%
18-34 yrs old
43%
35-64 yrs old
14%
65+ yrs old
What do the neighbors do for fun?
NHRA Drag Racing
Pro Boxing
Mexican League Soccer
Where do the neighbors shop?
Big Lots
Family Dollar
Books-a-Million
Where do the neighbors go to eat?
Golden Corral
White Castle
Church's Chicken
What do the neighbors drive?
Kia
Chevrolet
Toyota
What do the neighbors listen to?
Adult Standards
Rock- Adult Hits
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas
Similar homes for sale
Frequently asked questions
About 2129 Morton Ave
The listing price of 2129 Morton Ave property is $245,000.
The property 2129 Morton Ave is a house located in Des Moines, Iowa, 50317.
Active Listing: 2129 Morton Ave is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 2129 Morton Ave are: Garton Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Phillips Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Cattell Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Goodrell Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), Hiatt Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), Harding Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), East High School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), North High School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Saydel High School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10).
According to the records, the last property tax for 2023 is $2,198 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The last sale was on September 19, 2019 for $143,000 (source: MLS/tax record).
The property at 2129 Morton Ave has 3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom.
The property 2129 Morton Ave is 1,232 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 2129 Morton Ave is 1919.
This home is located at 2129 Morton Ave in Des Moines, IA and zip code 50317 in the Fairmont Park neighborhood. This 1,232 square foot home, which was built in 1919, sits on a 0.92 acre lot. Features: 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since May 5, 2025 and is currently priced at $245,000.
In April 2025, from all listings sold in Des Moines, IA there were more than 49 sold above asking price, over 141 sold below and more than 58 were sold right at the asked price. The number of homes for sale in Des Moines, IA increased by 7.2% between March and April 2025. Listings spent 41 days on the market in April 2025, and had a median list price of $215,000 during the same period.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.